Abi Jones posted: "Nick is a truly lovely guy. Why do some feel it is ok to be nasty and surely selling The Big Issue is a job is it not?"

Dee Labbett said: "Selling The Big Issue is surely a job in itself us it not? What the hell is wrong with snobby people these days? What happened to goodwill towards men at Christmas time? That's how I remember it anyway."

Sarah Allen added: "I met with Nick and his dog whilst I was on holiday. A very friendly male. He also assisted an elderly lady with her shopping, many of us would have walked on by."

Anna Louise Tinkerbell-fairydust Betts wrote: "This guy is lovely he is so polite always says hello to myself and my young son. He is always willing to let my little man speak to his dog people need to get a life he is working and trying to provide for himself and his doggy."

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Aaron Jones commented: "Nick is a true inspiration to anyone has been left with nothing. He doesn't have a home with four walls but he still has a job despite what some people think whilst others out there do nothing.

"He is a happy guy who always has time to speak to people. It's not easy getting back on your feet when you have nothing but Nick does what he can to do so. He is a pleasure to talk to and I always have time for him and his very well looked after dog Bryony."

Jen Loughran-Bunt posted: "I love The Big Issue, for its content and what it stands for.

"If in Truro I sometimes buy from Nick, or whoever is selling it outside The Body Shop. These people are working and anyone who makes negative comments at them is clearly not a very nice person."

Karen Ward said: "Nick is hard working, friendly and clearly loves his gorgeous companion Bryony. If more humans were like him we would have a kinder world. Some people are so quick to criticise. Stop."

Lesley Stott added: "I love buying The Big Issue from Nick, he's a lovely guy who has overcome issues in his life, got a job selling this magazine, found himself somewhere to live and is not a burden to anyone. Good on you, Nick, what a star."

Helen Venables wrote: "I have to be honest, I’ve always been one of those “no thank you” people.

"But having read this, I am now inclined to buy one from him. I don’t go to Truro often, but next time I do, I will ensure to go and see him! Well done Nick."

Anna Elvans commented: "Legend, Nick would also help anyone who needed it. As he and others have said, he buys The Big Issue himself in order to sell at a slightly higher price. If people don't buy, Nick doesn't get 'paid'."

Gem Buck posted: "Next time, When I go to Truro, I will be buying a copy in the future. At least Nick is finding a productive way to earn money and is helping others as well."